Volunteer

Help cats find their forever homes

Streetborn is a proud partner of Petco Love. We have cats available for adoption at the Petco in Chester located at: 12611 Rte 1, Chester, VA 23831.

We are actively looking for volunteers to help care for cats and find them their forever homes! No professional animal-care experience is required – we’ll teach you our routines and protocols. We simply ask that volunteers are dependable, comfortable working around cats with different personalities and needs, willing to follow Streetborn’s care and sanitation procedures, and ready to get a little cat hair on their clothes.

What does volunteering at Petco look like?

Scooping & Cleaning: Deep-cleaning the litter boxes, sweeping up stray litter, and wiping down cage surfaces with rescue-approved disinfectants.
Fresh Food & Water: Emptying old bowls, washing them, and providing dry and wet food.
Habitat Maintenance: Replacing soiled blankets, organizing the supply cabinet, and refreshing toys.
Socialization & Enrichment: Spending dedicated time playing with, and socializing the cats to help reduce their stress levels.
Health Tracking: Observing and communicating any signs of illness (sneezing, lethargy, changes in appetite)

Types of Volunteer Shifts

Evening Cat Care Shifts

Monday through Friday between 5-8 p.m.

Please allow up to 2 hours to complete all required care tasks, including feeding, cleaning, refreshing litter boxes, and, of course, spending some quality time with the cats and kittens in the store!

Weekend Adoption Shifts

Saturday & Sunday from Noon-3 p.m.

In addition to the normal cat care tasks, help talk to potential adopters and process adoptions.

Ready to Apply?

Please note all volunteers must be 18 or older, and complete the required training. Streetborn’s volunteer program does not sign off on court-ordered or school-required community service hours. By submitting this application, you acknowledge that you are volunteering strictly for personal enrichment and animal welfare.

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